Month: February 2010

Briefs

Role-players to explore poverty

As part of the 21st Annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference at Chadron State this year, a role-playing exercise will illustrate the lifestyle of the poor.

Participants will take on the role of families facing poverty due to a range of circumstances, from unemployment to homelessness.

They will interact with volunteers playing social workers, pawnbrokers, law enforcement, and teachers, among others. The simulation is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19.

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NE Arts Council awards theater grant

The Post Playhouse, which is associated with the Chadron State Theater Department, received a $360 grant from the Nebraska Arts Council. The money will be used to support the Post Playhouse’s program for the Memorial Day weekend. The Nebraska Arts Council is funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Cultural Endowment.

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Blood drive aims to drain campus

Students and area residents who wish to give the gift of blood this Valentine’s Day will have an opportunity Feb. 11. West Nebraska Blood Center will be in the Student Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling 303-931-8976, though walk-ins are welcome. The drive is being sponsored by Cardinal Key. Cardinal Key officer and CSC senior Ashley Nutsch said there will be free cookies.

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